The Better Father

Disclaimer Note: I don't own Yu-Gi-Oh! Fire lawyers and everything because I'm just a fangirl, not the owner!

A/N: To my reviewers since you guys come first!

OA: *giggles* Oh yeah! Show off for Seto! It'll really make them rivals then! The reason Liz and Mokuba weren't told Yami did this was because first they're kids and second Liz has a bond with all of them and Joey didn't want her to be upset. She's only four and very sensitive. Mokuba possibly knows, but like Seto and Joey, keeps mum about it. Thanks for your ideas and reviews.

mofaf: If Bakura fainted, you could say buh bye to Seto! Bakura's his lifeline once the babies come. He has to heal him before it's too late althought it would be rather funny. Thanks for your ideas and reviews and emails. They've helped me a lot! ^_^

Jadejj: *giggles a bit* I would suppose so! I'm surprised he didn't go right for Ryou when he saw that scene. He was probably a bit shocked and needed to calm his nerves a bit. That I don't blame him for, would you? Thanks for reviewing.

Nite Nite: Sheesh, the way Seto's acting, we might need to put him in four point restraints, which Joey might like since he can...*ahem* probably get him good! And you better believe I'll get him! If he hurts you, I'll really put the craze in crazieanimefan1! Glad to have you aboard! I need a nurse like you to keep Seto's mind off the pain that he will definately be going through! Just to warn him a bit, let's say you'll know what it's like to have your guts ripped out and....I'd better shut up. Might scare the poor guy. *giggles* Thanks for your reviews! They always crack me up!

heyy13: I ain't totally sure either. You might have.

Now, my words.

Ok, the Craving Challenge is slowing down. I've decided for two more chapters (this being the first one) until the babies come. Let's get them in people! You don't have much time! Give me your grossest one and at the end of the story, I need a vote for who had the sickest craving! You will have a second chance in the sequel as well, so all is not lost! One rule, you can't vote for yourself. The winner will be revealed in the sequel.

Fainting challenge is coming down as well. You have until the next update to tell me who takes the plunge. We have four finalists now, who are:

1. Marik
2. Malik
3. Yami
4. Joey

Those are now your choices! One or more of these four will drop to the floor! If you want another, better get him (or her) in! I know who I'm picking, but you won't know until the story's over!

Baby names...need them! Like I said before, my choice was Kisara and Seth. If you got a good English first and middle name for a boy and a girl, review and let me know! Their last name will be Kaiba and not Wheeler. So, if you got it, we need it!

As for sequel ideas, I still need them! How should Yami be punished? MPREG is strongly recommended. You guys have given me great ideas and I need them to keep coming in! Let's do this, folks!

Thanks for so many hits! I'm loving every minute of this!

Sorry for not updating in so long. Hurricane Ivan got where I live, so it's been a hell of a time.

And now, on with the story!

This chapter's cravings are from Nite Nite

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Chapter 12: Mokuba To The Rescue!

Seto and I had been out of the mansion for a couple of weeks during his eighth month. Reason being, we got married. We wanted it private and where no one would bother us. Mokuba and Liz stayed at the mansion as Bakura, Ryou, and the rest of the gang watched over them. They both were in school now and at least they got a break during that time. The wedding, although small and simple, was awesome. My sister, Serenity, even came. She was always supportive of me.

Once home, I noticed Liz was sitting in Malik's lap and he was rocking her. Either she had a nightmare or something was wrong. Seto waddled in the kitchen to get something to eat (which turned out to be French fries with syrup and butter) while I walked to the yami version of the Ishtar. "Somethin' happen?" I asked. "Bad day at school," he said and she looked up at me with these tear filled eyes and held her arms out to me. I lifted her in my arms and rubbed her back. "What's wrong?" I asked. She sniffled a bit shaking her head. Malik sighed. "The teacher called and said that some bullies have been picking on her," he explained. "She witnessed it herself and decided to send her home early and Mokuba's still at school." I noticed a couple of bruises on her arm and frowned. Seto looked at me. "Should we keep her home a couple of days?" he asked. "Let her spend time with us?" I sighed and nodded. "Give her time ta heal a bit," I said. Yugi and Yami were watching a DVD quietly while Bakura was asleep in a recliner with Ryou in his arms also asleep. Marik and Malik and Tristan and Duke were the only ones doing stuff and Marik, Tristan, and Duke were working on dinner while Malik had been with Liz. "Go stay with Uncla Malik for now, baby," I said. "Papa and I hafta do somethin'." She nodded and Malik took her in his arms.

I closed the door to the kitchen and looked at Seto. "Who da fuck would hurt her?" I said a bit pissed off. "One thing, her parents are two guys," Seto said. "One of which is pregnant. They'll tease her for that." I sighed and sat down as he waddled to me and massaged my shoulders. "She'll be ok," he said. "I know," I sighed resting my head back on his chest.

Meanwhile at the school...

Mokuba had heard what happened to Liz and was pissed off. No one messed with a Kaiba or a member of that family. Kaibas could fight and never get in trouble thankfully. It was lunchtime and Mokuba was with some friends when he saw the bullies. "Be right back," he said and walked to them. "Hello, boys," he said stuffing his hands in his pockets. "I understand you were picking on a girl named Elizabeth Wheeler today?" "She's a fag just like those two dads she has," one said. "Whoever heard of a guy that's pregnant? That's so dumb!" Mokuba growled and suddenly punched him. "That's my brother, you bastard!" he shouted. "The girl you hit is his daughter!" Mokuba broke the boy's nose and then looked at the other two and punched them out as well. "You guys touch her again and you'll regret it, understand?" he demanded. The three nodded in fear and Mokuba smirked and returned with his friends.

After school, Mokuba walked in and looked at Liz. "Come with me," he said and she looked at him sliding out of Malik's lap and followed him. I raised a brow, but said nothing returning to the newspaper I was reading. He led her outside on the snowy porch and she looked at him. "Don't tell Joey or Seto this," he said. "I took care of those guys that hurt you. I broke their noses and threatened them. You're my sister now and I don't want you to get hurt no matter what." She stared at him and suddenly hugged him. "Thanks...Big Brother," she whispered and he held her close. "You're welcome, Little Sister," he whispered back.

That evening, we were eating dinner and I could tell Seto had something up his sleeve with Yami. The gang had decided to stay for the final month to help out with Mokuba and Liz and that was a load off my shoulders and I bet Seto's too. But the look on Seto's face was like...the pharaoh's got it coming no matter what you think. I shifted my glance to Malik and Bakura to find them whispering to each other like they were discussing plans to "take over the world" once again. Ryou and Marik just exchanged a confused glance and let that be it. Yugi sat rather quietly. I knew Seto had no grudge on him for all this happening. Why would he? Yugi's normal like us I would suppose. And then there were the kids. I could tell Liz was still a bit upset from what happened today. Should I talk to the teacher on this one? I would have to deal with that in the morning I guess.

By the time we were ready for bed. we heard moaning and other things as well. Mokuba grumbled hearing this. "THERE'S KIDS HERE, YOU NUMBSKULLS!" he shouted at the door. "SHUT THE HELL UP!" Ok, if you're a kid, you'd better have a language barrier on the cussing. Well, that's my thoughts on it. I probably did my fair share at his age too. Seto waddled in the room and lay beside me in bed. I was reading another pregnancy book. Ok, call me bananas! I'm a nervous daddy! Hell, I was with Liz. Why not my other two kids? He took the book from my hands and removed my glasses. "You read too much, pup," he said putting them on the nightstand. "You'll hurt your eyes doing that much." "Not to mention my brain!" I said rubbing the sides of my head a bit. "I wish dose guys would be less vocal." He chuckled wrapping his arm around my waist. "If I wasn't pregnant, we'd probably be just as loud," he said. "Eh, and keep de kids up big time," I chuckled. "DADDY! MAKE THEM SHUT UP!" Liz shouted across the hall. Seto sighed. "This is going to be a long month," he said. "You're tellin' me," I said. "I hope dey don't do dis all de time."

The next morning, Liz crawled in my lap as I sat downstairs looking very sleepy. I held her and noticed she was rather warmer than usual. "Honey, you feelin' ok?" he asked. She shook her head. "What's wrong?" he asked. "My tummy hurts and my head hurts," she whispered in a weak voice. Just like her to get sick this time of year. I put my hand on her forehead and she was burning up with a fever. I laid her head on my shoulder gra grabbed my keys and a toy to keep her occupied along with two picture books. Seto waddled downstairs and looked at me rather strangely. "She's sick," I explained. "I'm gonna git her to de doctor and see de deal." He nodded and kissed me gently and then Liz. "Get better for Papa, ok?" he asked. She wrapped her fingers around his finger and squeezed it as if to say I'll do my best. He stroked her hair a bit and I grabbed my coat and pulled hers on over her pajamas. She proy fey felt better in them right now than anything else and pulled on her slippers before we headed out.

At the doctor's office, Liz had a pretty high fever and they gave her some children's fever medication to help lower it. Then came one thing she hated: a blood test. She burst into tears even before they had the needle in her and was sobbing harder during the thing. I lifted her in my arms and rubbed her back a bit as she wailed in my arms. "Meanie!" she cried. The doctor got a bit amused by that and I gave a light chuckle while putting her shirt on the chair I had been sitting on since this girl had a death grip on me. "So he's a meanie, huh?" I asked. She sniffled and nodded. "Aw, dey had to do dat, princess," I said. "It's over though." I adjusted her weight on me and rubbed her back still. The nurse came back in to check her fever to find it down a bit. Liz just yanked her arm back and buried her face in my chest...typical for a child her age for now. "Someone's gettin' chubby," I teased trying to make her smile. "Look at dese chubby arms. You been gainin' weight on me?" I tickled her arm a bit, but she just shook her head meaning she wasn't feeling good and rested her head on my heart while sitting in my lap. "It's gonna be ok, baby," I said rocking her a bit.

The doctor walked in again and smiled. "She's got a stomach virus common with children her age," he explained. "With medication and sleep, she'll be all right within a week or so. I wouldn't force her to eat too much right now since it might come back up, but she does need liquids like clear sodas or Pedilyte (A/N: Lord knows I can't spell that thing! It's that stuff you give kids to drink when they have problems with their stormach and all. I think you guys know what I mean.) I nodded and he handed me the perscription of the stuff she needed and I stood up. "Danks," I said. "No problem, Joseph," he said and I cringed a bit at my real name. Still hate being called that! I sat her down on the table and pulled her shirt back on. "Dere you go," I said gently and pulled her coat back on. "Dere's my big girl." I lifted her in my arms and carried her back home.

A week later, Liz was back to her normal self thankfully. But she became Seto's nurse rather fast! My husband was now on bed rest since it was closer to time and she was enjoying being so busy with hI waI walked in the room to find him sitting up slightly with a book reading to her as she rested her head on his belly and listened. I chuckled a bit. "She insisted I read Pokey Little Puppy again," he said and I nodded. "She loves dat story," I said and he nodded. "How are ya feelin'?" I asked. "Cramping, having to pee constantly, and ready to have these two," he said seriously. "Next time, you're carrying the baby, not me." I chuckled a bit. "Nah, I dink three kids is enough for us," I said and sat down. "Read, Papa!" Liz shouted bouncing a bit. "Ok, ok," he chuckled. "Take it easy there." tarttarted reading again and I listened while watching the two spend time together. Ryou and Bakura were getting the room ready for when it came time for Seto to have the kids. You guessed it...he was having them here. It would keep the tabloids in the dark and save our sanity big time. Marik and Malik were grocery shopping and Tristan and Duke were downstairs doing...whatever. Yugi and Yami, last time I checked, were napping and Mokuba was at school. Damn. I have to stop thinking so much!

Few more days to go until Seto hit nine months.

I bet it would be one hell of a day or night or whatever.

I couldn't wait!
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To Be Continued...